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Lounge / Diagnosing/troubleshooting electric tips/tricks?
So, I've had this 2003 Olds Alero for way too long. I've replaced the engine in it as well as the transmission. I've also done Hubs and brakes several times over, front end linkage and shocks all around. The car is still in decent enough shape to keep around and with a "new" engine with 46K miles and a "new" trans with 6K miles on it, I feel it's worth keeping around for another year or two. I don't mind the car when it's not taunting me with issues but down right hate it otherwise, if not for spite of being a GM.

All that being said, I'm not bad with mechanical stuff but the electric/electronic side of things is not my strong suite. I'm having 4 issues with this car that have me wondering exactly what to do and how to go about dealing with them.

First and probably the most important issue. The climate control. It only works on high speed. Some inter-webs searching yielded results pointing at a resister of some sort, up in the dash/fan motor housing. I can replace parts but this seems odd to me. Is it like an in line fuse or something? And where the heck is it?

Next is the rear defrost. Not sure exactly when it stopped working (my wife drives this car most of the time). It just doesn't work. IIRC the switch lights up, but no bueno.

Not sure if it's somehow related to the rear defrost but the rear speakers stopped working. Both of them I believe at the same time.

Finally, the 12v sources are dead.

Only thing I can really say is note worthy is that I've checked all of the fuses within the car, unless they are hiding some. None of them are blown, all are intact.

Any way, I know some of you are rather talented with this sort of thing and likely have much more experience than I. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Winter's already sneaking up.
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Lounge / Clever, cheap storage/organizing solutions...
I know many of you guys think outside the box. Anybody have any clever yet cheap-ish DIY storage and/or organizing solutions? Really, anything ingenious/clever DIY anything for around the house and garage.
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Lounge / A thread for Tom Renzo and his amazing work.
Here ya go Tom. Post all your pics of all your work, customer cars as well as your own amazing rides all in one place. This way you don't have to spam the rest of the board with 'em.

(That WAS tongue in cheek but there's some fantastic stuff I'm sure we'd love to see).
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Lounge / Kenny Brown
Hey Chuck. IIRC, you were affiliated somehow with the company? What's going on over there if you are in the know? Just curious.
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LEADS on T-Bird/Cougar Stuff For Sale / 88 turbo coupe
I posted this on the FB "forum" but i think it should be listed here. I've been eyeballing this car since before i even started the Tbird i sold. I really, REALLY really want to buy it but things being as they are i cannot have 2 "toy" cars and the mustang still gets priority. Really decent body to start a project with. I generally hate the porno interior but for me, it makes the cut with this car. Figured I'd share while it's still available. If something changes i just may scoop it up.

http://worcester.craigslist.org/cto/2001183256.html
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Lounge / Tbirds in the media
Sort of. Too lazy to find the thread. Spotted an earlier 4 eye in the latest episode of "Dexter". I freaking love this show.






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Lounge / Oh My...
So what do you think ;0)


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Miscellaneous For Sale/Wanted / Slim chance but need a vehicle in FL asap
A buddy of mine is looking to move back here from FL. He was all set to go but his truck had head gasket failure and may have a cracked/warped head. (1990 ford bronco II 2.9).

need something ASAP. Looking for a decent enough /running truck or suv but maybe a car will do. something that will make the 1600 mile trip. cash and time is tight so 1000 bucks and maybe the bronco.

any leads? this in the gainsvill area.